Vanilla French BeignetsVanilla French Beignets Recipe
Experience the magic of Vanilla French Beignets, a delectable twist on the classic fried dough. These pillowy treats are infused with fragrant vanilla and dusted with a generous layer of powdered sugar. Our easy recipe will guide you through creating these heavenly beignets in your own kitchen.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours
- Yield: 12
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
Additional Ingredients:
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, sugar, active dry yeast, and salt. Mix well.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together warm milk, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients while stirring to form a dough.
- Knead the Dough: Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead until smooth.
- First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise until doubled in size.
- Shape the Beignets: Roll out the dough, cut into squares, and fry in hot oil.
- Fry the Beignets: Fry until golden brown on both sides.
- Serve: Dust with powdered sugar and serve warm.
Notes
- Temperature Control: Maintain oil temperature for perfect beignets.
- Proofing Spot: Create a warm, moist environment for dough rising.
- Serving Suggestion: Reheat leftovers in the oven for a few minutes for best taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 beignet
- Calories: 184
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 99mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 4mg
